Angola–Serbia relations

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Angola and Serbia maintain diplomatic relations established between Angola and SFR Yugoslavia in 1975, following Angola's independence. Angola has an embassy in Belgrade while Serbia has an embassy in Luanda.

Angola-Serbia relations
Map indicating locations of Angola and Serbia

Angola

Serbia

History

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During the Angolan Civil War, Yugoslavia heavily aided the MPLA, providing military supplies, financial aid, and education for Angolan students and diplomatic training in Belgrade. While Soviet support for the MPLA was turbulent in the mid-1970s, Yugoslavia firmly and constantly aided in the MPLA struggle.[1] Close relations and joint cooperation continued through the breakup of Yugoslavia, and Angola has expressed its strong support for Serbia on the issue of Kosovo.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gleijeses, Piero. “Collapse of the Portuguese Empire.” Conflicting Missions: Havana, Washington, and Africa ; 1959-1976, Univ. of North Carolina Press, 2009, pp. 243–244.
  2. ^ Angola: Head of State Sends Message to Serbian Counterpart, Angola Press Agency, 2008-06-24
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